Charles Franklin Atwood

© Cheyenne Star

13 Aug 1942

Submitted by: Wanda Purcell

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, August 9, 1942 in the Luther Turbyfill home for Charles Atwood, pioneer resident of the Grimes community. Burial was in the Dempsey Cemetery.

Charles Franklin Atwood was born at Sonora, Kentucky, October 3, 1872. He departed this life on August 8, 1942, age 69 years, 10 months and 5 days.

In 1879 he moved to Cass County, Missouri with his parents and in October, 1901, he came to Roger Mills County, where he resided until his death.

His mother preceded him in death in 1905 and his father passed away in 1925.

He has lived with his brother. I. W. Atwood, on their farm in the Dempsey community since coming to Roger Mills County.

One other brother, James Atwood, lives at Wardell, Missouri. Mrs. Eva Gilliland of Strong City, and Mrs. Ermine Turbyfill, sisters, were both present for the funeral services. Also Dave Byler, a nephew, and other relatives and many friends were present to pay their last respect to their neighbor of many years.